Photo: Sharon Mollerus · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Oak Hill is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Oak Hill differs from Tennessee on 24 of 31 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oak Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Hill
Oak Hill is the healthiest town in Tennessee we grade
Out of 176 Tennessee towns with a Health Grade, Oak Hill comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 98% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Oak Hill is an active town
Only 14.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.6% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Oak Hill’s lead shrinks
Oak Hill is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, but 65% of the 777 towns with similar household incomes ($162K–$269K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Oak Hill
Oak Hill runs below Tennessee on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 8.6%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (8.9% vs 13.6%). Conditions ↓
Few Oak Hill adults smoke
7.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 17.3% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Tennessee figure falls outside Oak Hill’s likely range.
What’s behind Oak Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Hill is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #1 of 176 in Tennessee. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 92%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Oak Hill’s median household income is $215,530; among the 777 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($162K–$269K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
4.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Oak Hill adults…
Oak Hill runs below TN on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oak Hill
No hospital or community health center in Oak Hill itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Oak Hill; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Oak Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
How Oak Hill adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Oak Hill does better than Tennessee.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
2.6% of Oak Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Oak Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | A+ | 24.9% | 8.9% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Forest Hills | A+ | 25.7% | 10% | 8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oak Hill adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oak Hill
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oak Hill is better than Tennessee on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Tennessee figure falls inside Oak Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oak Hill | TN | U.S. | vs TN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%10–14.1 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 14.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.4–14.9 | 19.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.9%20.8–29.4 | 37.6% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 13.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%28.9–35.9 | 39.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.6–43.3 | 38.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.3–32.6 | 30.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 11% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–11.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.7–5.4 | 8.6% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.7%3–4.6 | 14.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%5.8–9.1 | 17.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.8%12.3–17.7 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.5–20 | 14.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.4%23.6–31.4 | 38.2% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%3.8–6 | 11.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.4–82.2 | 78.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.9%74.5–79.4 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.5%91.3–93.5 | 86.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.4–81.4 | 76.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%68.2–76 | 63.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%73.7–85.1 | 75.2% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.6–29.2 | 28.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.8%16.2–21.5 | 27.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 16.2% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 9.1% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 2.6%2.2–2.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23%19.9–26.4 | 35.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%7.7–10.8 | 16.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 17.4% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 5.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 9.5% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.6–2.2 | 4.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Tennessee figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Oak Hill
Is Oak Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oak Hill is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 176 in Tennessee. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oak Hill?
CDC estimates 24.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.8% and 29.4%, against 37.6% across Tennessee and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oak Hill?
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Oak Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oak Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–6%), against 11.6% across Tennessee.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Oak Hill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oak Hill.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Tennessee figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.